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Performance Journal - Learning to Adapt Chamber Music on Stage
- Tiger Han
- Jul 31
- 1 min read
The performance at the Ryde Eisteddfod Piano Partnership event was a valuable reminder that live performances rarely unfold exactly as rehearsed.
As soon as I sat at the piano, I noticed that it was out of tune. During the opening, I also found the instrument a little louder than expected when I tested the pedal. These are the kinds of things you cannot control in a live performance, so the challenge is to adjust quickly and keep the focus on making music.
What made me happiest today was the collaboration with my cellist. Throughout the performance, we stayed together and remained in sync. Everything we had discussed and refined during our rehearsals came together naturally on stage. Despite the unexpected characteristics of the piano, we trusted each other, listened carefully, and followed the plan we had prepared.
This experience reminded me that successful chamber music is not about perfect conditions. It is about communication, flexibility, and mutual trust. A different instrument or acoustic may change from one venue to another, but careful listening and teamwork allow the performance to remain convincing.
Every concert is another opportunity to learn, adapt, and grow as a musician. I really appreciated that the Ryde Eisteddfod provided such great opportunity for young musicians to collaborate.
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